Counseling Services

The goal of counseling is to support student academic, personal, and college planning success during their time at Archbishop Mitty High School. 

Our counselors provide a wide range of services, including:

• Academic and career planning assistance
• Guidance on balancing social and academic demands, navigating difficulties with specific classes, and resolving peer conflicts
• College guidance and consultation on personal matters
• Assistance identifying outside resources for tutoring and educational diagnostic testing
• Family conferencing and consultation at the parent's request
• Support for families navigating long-term illness or other personal crises
• Crisis intervention when a student's welfare is at risk
• Hosting Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior parent education events
• Junior year, each counselor host a College Planning meeting with each student and family

Assignment of Students to Counselors

Freshman students are assigned a counselor in August. Students and parents will receive a letter with their counselor name, phone number, and location of their office. The counselor will make an appointment in the fall to meet the incoming student. Should a student need assistance prior to receiving an appointment date with their counselor, the student should schedule an appointment with the Counseling Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Hansen, in the Counseling Center.

* Confidentiality is strictly adhered to between counselor and student. There are exceptions to this rule, in accordance with California state law, which governs mandated reporters. Breach of confidentiality includes reporting of child abuse and neglect, and danger to self and others.